Schmidt reacts to erroneous health care news

Video shows local Republican rejoicing to false report

A video showing Rep. Jean Schmidt reacting to erroneous news about the health care law being struck down has gone viral.

Both CNN and Fox News initially reported Thursday morning that the Supreme Court had overturned portions of the Affordable Care Act, when in fact the individual mandate had been upheld.

An onlooker recorded cell phone video of Schmidt, a Miami Township Republican who had campaigned against the legislation, as the congresswoman learned – incorrectly -- of the court's decision.

"Yes, yes," Schmidt exclaims, pumping her fist. "What else? They took it away."

Schmidt clutches her fist to her forehead, overcome with emotion.

It's not clear when Schmidt learned that a 5-4 majority upheld President Barack Obama's health care reform law, but she issued a statement later that day.

"I'm disappointed by the Supreme Court ruling," Schmidt said in a statement. "Two years ago, when the Democrats who then controlled the House passed the so-called Affordable Care Act, they were adamant that it wasn't a tax. President Obama was adamant that it wasn't a tax. Now, the Supreme Court says it's a tax. Regardless of how it's labeled, the law should be repealed."

Schmidt, who had served in Congress since 2005, lost her March primary bid against Republican Brad Wenstrup.